Every crafter needs a good notebook on hand for jotting down ideas and planning projects, but did you know that it’s really easy to make your own? If you’ve got a sewing awl (a very basic hand-held sewing machine—I use a Speedy Stitcher) and 15 minutes, you can create your own custom idea book with …
Have you ever used a stitching awl? If not, fair warning: you’re about to need one. A stitching awl is a specialized tool that’s basically a hand-held manual sewing machine that’s made to sew through thick materials like canvas, leather, and wool. It comes with both a curved and a straight needle and a spool …
